About this property
The Amboy and George Spencer Shipwreck Site is an archeological shipwreck site which consists of the wrecks of the wooden bulk freighter George Spencer and the wooden schooner-barge Amboy . Both vessels were wrecked during the Mataafa Storm of 1905. In 1994 the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 94000341. It was listed on April 13, 1994.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites listed on the National Register?
AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1994.
What type of historic resource is AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites?
AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites?
The period of significance for AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near AMBOY and GEORGE SPENCER Shipwreck Sites?
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